December weather forecast
Montpellier, France

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Weather in December

December welcomes winter with notable lowering of temperatures, falling to a nippy 11.7°C (53.1°F) high and 7.7°C (45.9°F) low. The city observes lower rainfall compared to November, giving way to drier winter days. Despite the shorter daylight hours, there is a relative increase in sunshine hours, providing occasional bright intervals in otherwise cloudy days. The year ends on a winter note, as Montpellier readies for the festive season with colder and more windy environment.

Temperature

The onset of December brings with it an average high-temperature of a fresh 11.7°C (53.1°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. In Montpellier, nights during December observe an average temperature decrease to a chilly 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Montpellier is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Montpellier, there are 107.4 rainfall days, and 384mm (15.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Montpellier, France, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Montpellier, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:17 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Montpellier?

Montpellier in December has an average high-temperature of 11.7°C (53.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Montpellier?

In Montpellier, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

How much does it rain in Montpellier in December?

In December, in Montpellier, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Montpellier?

February through December are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Montpellier in December?

In Montpellier, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

What is the month with the shortest days in Montpellier?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Montpellier have in December?

The average day length in December in Montpellier, France, is 9h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Montpellier?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:09. On the last day of the month, in Montpellier, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:17 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Montpellier have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Montpellier, France, is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Montpellier?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Montpellier.

How high is the UV index in December in Montpellier?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Montpellier, France

Average temperature in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.2°C).

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Average pressure in December
Montpellier, France

Average pressure in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Montpellier, France

Average wind speed in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.7km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Montpellier, France

Average humidity in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).

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Average rainfall in December
Montpellier, France

Average rainfall in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average rainfall in December: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Montpellier, France

Average rainfall days in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Montpellier, France

Average snowfall in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Montpellier, France

Average snowfall days in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montpellier, France

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Montpellier, France

Average sunshine days in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Montpellier, France

Average UV index in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in December
Montpellier, France

Average cloud cover in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in December
Montpellier, France

Average visibility in December - Montpellier, France
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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